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What is the main outcome of signal transduction cascades during cell differentiation?
What is the main outcome of signal transduction cascades during cell differentiation?
- Chromosomal rearrangement
- Changes in gene expression (correct)
- Apoptosis
- Cell division
When does commitment to a cell fate become irreversible during differentiation?
When does commitment to a cell fate become irreversible during differentiation?
- At the beginning of cell differentiation
- When neighboring cells signal
- During the specialization stage (correct)
- After moving the cell to a new location
What is the term used to describe a cell that has fully committed to a differentiated state?
What is the term used to describe a cell that has fully committed to a differentiated state?
- Multipotency
- Specialization
- Determination (correct)
- Proliferation
What type of vision are rods specialized for?
What type of vision are rods specialized for?
What is the main function of photoreceptor cells in the retina?
What is the main function of photoreceptor cells in the retina?
What is the main reason for cell differentiation in multicellular organisms?
What is the main reason for cell differentiation in multicellular organisms?
How many different cell types are present in humans?
How many different cell types are present in humans?
What ensures that cells have different functions despite containing the same DNA?
What ensures that cells have different functions despite containing the same DNA?
Why do multicellular organisms need different types of cells?
Why do multicellular organisms need different types of cells?
What role does cell differentiation play in the development of humans?
What role does cell differentiation play in the development of humans?
What is the role of transcription factors in cell differentiation?
What is the role of transcription factors in cell differentiation?
Why are tissue-specific proteins important in cell differentiation?
Why are tissue-specific proteins important in cell differentiation?
How do signaling molecules contribute to cell differentiation?
How do signaling molecules contribute to cell differentiation?
What distinguishes heterochromatin from euchromatin in terms of gene expression?
What distinguishes heterochromatin from euchromatin in terms of gene expression?
What is the main difference between cytoplasmic localization and cytoplasmic induction in terms of cell differentiation?
What is the main difference between cytoplasmic localization and cytoplasmic induction in terms of cell differentiation?
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